The third of the Tamron F05x lenses announced last November—all three tiny, fast, and close-focusing—now has an official on-sale date of January 30th. The 20mm
Author: Dustin Sigaty
Half-week homework: Trinket tableaux
The January hush has fallen over the land. Visiting relatives have returned to the far-off places from whence they came, herds of festive decorations are
Tips & Tricks 2020—manufacturer seminars
The holiday season is finally over (even for those of us who celebrate the full 12 days of Christmas 😉) and I think there’s a
The D780! (and more new releases from Nikon)
Nikon brought big news with them to CES this year, announcing two new cameras—one professional, one compact superzoom—as well as two new telephoto zoom lenses,
Half-week homework: A beginning, an end
Well, fellow photographers, here we sit at a relatively uncommon juncture. Not only is it the start of a new year, it’s the start of
Fill the frame for a penny, all through January
That’s right, the deal is BACK! From January 1st through 31st, if you purchase any frame, you get the print that goes inside for a
Half-week homework: Family time
The stores are all closed today, but it wouldn’t be a Wednesday without an imaging challenge, eh? This week, your mission is to record your
Free download: Story-starters for the family historian
We’re closing at 4:00 PM sharp today and won’t be back until Thursday so that we Mike’s folk can spend some time with our families,
Why you should avoid the gray market and buy from your local camera store instead
The last thing anyone wants to hear when contemplating an opportunity to pay an unbelievably low price for high-end merchandise is also usually the most
Half-week homework: Unleash your inner designer
Here on the Mike’s Camera blog, we spend a lot of time talking about images as if they’re born in their (more or less) final
Panasonic power-pack of promotional savings
There are eight days left in the week before Christmas, and there’s still plenty of time to pick up a jaw-dropping gift for the photographer
Quick firmware update for α7R IV owners
Picture the worst: everyone’s together, you’re finally taking those family portraits you’ve been thinking about, but your camera’s just not working right! That’s why it’s
How to take great family portraits (a few easy tips)
Thanksgiving is over, but Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve, and more are right around the corner—plenty more chances to get the whole clan in one
Extended hours begin today
It’s Saturday morning, the gang is all here, Surrounded by cameras and full of good cheer. If you’re like most you’ll find it hard to
Perfect presents for photographers!
The lists you’ve all been waiting for are here at last! Comb through our curated favorites for every imaging enthusiast in your life and make
Half-week homework: Candy & cookies
Is there a sweeter season than Christmas time? Like the culmination of every four year old’s wildest fantasies, sugary treats abound, with cookies and brownies
New firmware for two RF lenses (astrophotographers take note)
A quick update for astrophotographers interested in optimizing their Canon’s performance: the RF 24–105mm f/4 L IS USM and RF 70–200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Still time to save on holiday cards and unique calendars
Time flies when it’s time to get festive. It’s the second Sunday of Advent already, but don’t worry—there’s still plenty of time to craft some